Mon Laferte Struck in Eye at Las Vegas Show
The Grammy-nominated pop star was hit by a thrown cell phone during a performance at Pearl Concert Theater and escorted off stage.
Updated on Nov. 9, 2026 in Pop
Mon Laferte was struck in the eye by a projectile thrown on stage during a performance at Pearl Concert Theater in Las Vegas. Two crew members escorted her to the back of the stage while her dancers continued the show.
Why it matters
The incident adds to a pattern of concertgoers throwing objects at performers, including Bebe Rexha and Harry Styles in 2023. For Las Vegas audiences, it raises questions about safety at live performances in the city's entertainment venues.
Laferte, 43, has released 11 full-length albums since her 2003 debut and has earned Grammy nominations for three of them. The source does not report ticket sales or attendance for the Las Vegas show, and the identity of the thrower and any follow-up action remain unknown.
The players
Mon Laferte
Mon Laferte is a Chilean-born, Grammy-nominated pop singer known for her albums since her 2003 debut.
Bebe Rexha
Bebe Rexha is an American pop singer and songwriter who was struck by a thrown cell phone at a 2023 concert.
Harry Styles
Harry Styles is a British pop singer and former One Direction member who was hit by a fan-thrown object in 2023.
The details
Laferte clutched her left eye after the projectile, which appeared to be a cell phone, struck her during the performance. She walked to the back of the stage as her dancers continued, and she later posted that she is okay and that the young woman who threw the object did not mean any harm.
Timeline
June 2023: Bebe Rexha was struck in the head by a cell phone thrown by a concertgoer.
July 2023: Harry Styles was hit in the face by an object thrown by a fan.
Last week: Laferte was struck by the projectile during her Las Vegas performance.
Friday that week: Laferte posted a follow-up message saying she is okay.
Season Trajectory
The incident extends a run of 2023 cases in which performers including Bebe Rexha and Harry Styles were struck by objects thrown from the crowd. It suggests that thrown-object injuries remain a recurring risk at pop concerts rather than an isolated event.
Concertgoers attending pop shows in Las Vegas should be aware that thrown objects have injured performers at recent events. The source does not report any new venue rules or security changes announced in response.
The takeaway
Thrown objects at concerts can injure performers and audience members alike, so keeping phones and other items secured during live shows reduces risk for everyone in the venue.
Further reading
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Source note: This article includes information reported by EW.
